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RK04 LWF

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

112,482 mi
Last recorded112,482 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK04 LWF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 112,482 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 112,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 108,528 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 105,565 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 102,245 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 100,386 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 98,061 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 93,025 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2017 85,616 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 80,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ~2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside headlamp emits partially discoloured light.

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both ferrules. (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake discs partially corroded.

Pass 30 Dec 2015 76,405 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 71,556 miles

nut and bolt missing from right hand side catalyctic converter

offside front tyre has cut on outer wall

Pass 13 Dec 2013 70,219 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 70,087 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 68,414 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 61,918 miles

STRONG ADVISE; Rear brake pads are on wear limit.

STRONG ADVISE; Rear silencer clamps in poor condition, badly corroded and cracked.

Slight play in Offside rear suspension hub carrier upper bush.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 53,419 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 45,665 miles

front brake discs lipped..

Pass 5 Jun 2007 37,080 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 37,080 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 28,098 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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RK04 LWF is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2004 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 69,495 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RK04 LWF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 22 years old, this BMW M3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RK04 LWF registered?

RK04 LWF is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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